The Eight Stages of Listening to Adele’s ‘Hello’ [VIDEO]

I'm not saying that it's never a good idea to listen to Adele, I'm just saying that nine times out of 10 you will be a little bit more depressed when the song is over than when it began. And never listen to Adele alone, I repeat, never listen to Adele alone, nothing good can come from it.

I know what you're thinking "Umm, how could you not like this song?" -- but you have to admit it starts off a little slow. It took me a few listens to decide if I even liked it, because every time the song started I was like "This is too slow. I need something I can dance to, where's Justin Bieber at?" 

Once that chorus kicks in though... Seriously, this song gives me life. It is perfection. I really have nothing more to say, because I think you all know what I'm talking about.

Have you ever listened to this song and not sang along? I'm pretty sure it's impossible to hear that magical chorus and not belt out "Hello from the other siiiiiide..." at the top of your lungs. I'm not sure if Adele's perfect voice is drowning mine out, but for a split second I always think I sound kind of okay while I'm singing along. I mean, obviously, I'm no Adele, but maybe I could give 'Hello' a try at karaoke some night.

Don't lie, you thought about calling your ex after hearing this song, or maybe you just stalked them on Facebook. But, it is human nature to listen to 'Hello' and immediately be like "Hmmm, I wonder what my high school ex-boyfriend is up to..." It just gets you thinking and reminiscing, and it's all downhill from there.

WARNING: If Adele is mixed with alcohol, you will ugly cry.

I'm pretty sure I ugly cried the first time I heard the lyrics and I wasn't even drunk. Those words are deep and I think everyone can relate. Ugh, the power of words. You kill my soul a little Adele, but it feels so good.

I don't know what it is about crying and music, but I always think it's a great idea to try to sing through my tears. Obviously, I am wrong. Singing and crying don't mix, ever.  

I have no more emotion left in my little body once the final chord of this song plays. I am drained. It's like running an emotional marathon, and I hate marathons. And why is it that after I've tortured myself with depressing lyrics and Adele's magical voice that the next thing I want to do is watch a romantic movie that is equally as depressing. For some reason when I'm sad I like to make myself even more of a disgusting crying mess by watching sad movies. I can't be the only one who does that, right?